President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, January 9, 2025, congratulated his Aide-de-Camp (ADC), Col. Nurudeen Alowonle Yusuf, for his promotion, describing the latter as a reliable officer who deserves elevation in rank.

Lt. Col. Yusuf was promoted to Colonel by Nigerian Army Promulgation AHQ MS/G1/300/252/2 on December 19, 2024. The rank’s seniority took effect on September 22, 2023.

Speaking during Yusuf’s decoration at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday, Tinubu said: “You all know Nurudeen Alowonle Yusuf. He carries a lot of responsibilities. I am joyous that the military authorities have promoted my ADC.

“He is worthy of the promotion, and I am very happy for him. Nurudeen is a diligent and reliable officer with the right temperament. I believe he will go farther and farther in his profession.

“We are with you. We love and really care about you. We will continue to do so. Character defines man, and it has defined you. With your promotion, you are highly respected. From the bottom of my heart, I congratulate you. We thank God for you.

“May God bless our armed forces and keep them safe.”

The president also commended the ADC’s wife for “keeping the home front steady, calm, and reliable” while Yusuf served the nation.

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Yusuf thanked Tinubu for the confidence reposed in him to serve as his Aide-de-Camp since May 2023, pledging his loyalty to him and the country.

The ADC said: “I stand here today filled with immense gratitude and humility as I reflect on this remarkable occasion of my decoration with the rank of Colonel in the Nigerian Army. This moment is a personal milestone and a testament to the enduring values of the unwavering support of those around me.

“First and foremost, I thank the Almighty Allah for His grace, guidance, and blessings upon my career and life. Without Him, this day would not have been possible.

“To His Excellency, the President and Commander-in-Chief, I am deeply honoured by the privilege to be granted promotion to this enviable rank. I wish to use this unique opportunity to restate that your leadership and trust have been a source of inspiration, and serving as your Aide-de-Camp has been a profound privilege and the highest honour of my career.

“Thank you for your confidence in me and for being here to share in this special moment,” he said.

The event was attended by Kwara State Governor Abdul Rahman AbdulRazaq; National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu; Chief of Defence Staff, ⁠General Christopher Gwabin Musa; Chief of Army Staff, ⁠Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede; and the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.

The ADC’s mother, ⁠Kudirat Yusuf, his wife, Ganiyat Adeola Yusuf, and daughter, Iman Abiodun Yusuf, were also in attendance.

The Star